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Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, shares safety tips consumers should adhere to this Christmas season during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Thursday (December 12).
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, shares safety tips consumers should adhere to this Christmas season during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Thursday (December 12).

CAC Urges Caution by Consumers with Financial Decisions During the Christmas Season

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging persons to exercise caution and diligence when considering financial assistance options, such as loans, during the Christmas season. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in...
Manager, Project Management and Research, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Chantol Dormer.
Manager, Project Management and Research, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Chantol Dormer.

MSMEs Encouraged to Utilise JBDC’s Suite of Business Development Programmes and Services
Morant Bay Roundabout in St Thomas.
Morant Bay Roundabout in St Thomas.

IOJ Hosts Salute to St. Thomas Dec. 6
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Changan brand of vehicles in Jamaica by Dominican entity Bella Castle International Limited on Wednesday, (December 4) at 74-76 Old Hope Road, Kingston. The event coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, established on December 4, 1964.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Changan brand of vehicles in Jamaica by Dominican entity Bella Castle International Limited on Wednesday, (December 4) at 74-76 Old Hope Road, Kingston. The event coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, established on December 4, 1964.

PHOTOS: Launch of Changan Brand of Vehicles in Jamaica
Acting Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Althea Matthews (second left), shares a moment with her team (from left) Director of Public Education and Public Relations, Roshane Reid; Export Certification Administrator, Ockeem Thomas; and Senior Legal Counsel, Kanika Tomlinson, at the successful conclusion of a recent virtual Export Information Workshop hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).
Acting Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Althea Matthews (second left), shares a moment with her team (from left) Director of Public Education and Public Relations, Roshane Reid; Export Certification Administrator, Ockeem Thomas; and Senior Legal Counsel, Kanika Tomlinson, at the successful conclusion of a recent virtual Export Information Workshop hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).

Exporters Empowered to Seize Opportunities in Global Markets

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), joins the Trade Board Limited (TBL) team in displaying the ISO 9001:2015 certification, which was officially presented by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), during a recent ceremony at the AC Hotel in Kingston. The TBL members (from left) are Public Relations Officer, Rushelle Whyte; Trade Administrator/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake; and Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Renee White.
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Trade Board Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS). The certification was formally presented at a recent handover ceremony hosted by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) at the AC Hotel in Kingston. It is valid for the following scope of services provided by the TBL: issuance of trade...
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Manager for Licensing at the Jamaica Trade Board, Christina DuHarris, shares valuable information on motor-vehicle importation, during the agency
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Jamaica Trade Board Hosts Webinar on Motor-Vehicle Importation

Navigating the complexities of motor-vehicle importation was the focus of the ‘Best Practices for Motor Vehicle Importation’ webinar, hosted by the Jamaica Trade Board (JTB) on November 27. Providing essential insights to ensure a smooth and compliant importation process for both dealers and non-dealers, Manager for Licensing at the JTB, Christina DuHarris, emphasised the importance of understanding the Motor Vehicle...
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Temporary Interruption to BGLC Licensing Services on Friday

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is advising the public that there will be a temporary interruption to licensing services on Friday, November 29. However, applications for new Fit and Proper services will remain accessible. The interruption is to facilitate an upgrade to the new Gaming Management Information System (GMIS), being implemented by the BGLC. Normal operations will resume...
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Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer (centre), shares a photo opportunity with President of the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ), Garnett Reid (left) and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mavis Bank Coffee Factory, Norman Grant, at the SBAJ’s 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday, November 25. The event was held under the theme ‘Grow Your Business with Opportunities and Networking’.
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PHOTOS: SBAJ’S 50th Anniversary Banquet

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer (centre), shares a photo opportunity with President of the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ), Garnett Reid (left) and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mavis Bank Coffee Factory, Norman Grant, at the SBAJ’s 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), with Executive Director of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Sacha Vaccianna Riley, and United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dennis Zulu (right), at the United Nations (UN) Jamaica 2024 Partnership Forum, held on Tuesday (November 26), at the Summit in Kingston.
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Industry Minister Highlights Strength of Public-Private Partnerships

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says public-private partnerships have demonstrated the strength of institutions and reflect a commitment to inclusive growth. “When we leverage public-private partnerships, we are fostering infrastructure development, creating opportunities for our youth and contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” the Minister said. “This is to ensure that...
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